Based on the novel The Viking by Edison Marshall and filmed in Norwegian wilderness, The Vikings became a major box office success and spawned the television series Tales of the Vikings, directed by the film's editor, Elmo Williams. Short review, basic movie info, trailer and full movie online The Vikings online free.
The King of Northumbria is killed by Vikings during a raid on his country led by Ragnar. The king's widow is pregnant with Ragnar's baby after he has assaulted her. By a twist of faith, the baby Erik falls in the hands of the Vikings who enslave him. Years later, Erik incurs the wrath of his half-brother Einar, Ragnar's legitimate son and heir, after the former orders his falcon to attack Einar. The feud is worsened when they both fall in love with English princess Morgana.
Director: Richard Fleischer
Writers: Calder Willingham (screenplay), Dale Wasserman (adaptation), Edison Marshall (novel "The Viking")
Stars: Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis, Ernest Borgnine, Janet Leigh
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